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Eight-year-old killed after crash with snowplow near Castlegar, B.C.

CASTLEGAR, B.C. — Police in British Columbia's southern Interior say a crash between an SUV and a snowplow dump truck has killed an eight-year-old boy.

Dec 10, 2024 11:51 AM Read more >

Jerry Seinfeld, Kumail Nanjiani among headliners at Just For Laughs Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Jerry Seinfeld is among the big names set to headline Just For Laughs Vancouver. The comedy festival announced its lineup Tuesday morning. In addition to Seinfeld, who's due to perform twice on Feb.

Dec 10, 2024 8:15 AM Read more >

Niece of dementia patient who was found dead asks how he was able to leave

Christian Dube was able to make it past three potential barriers and travel roughly 15 kilometres to a Langford trailer park where he was later found dead outdoors of severe hypothermia

Dec 10, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

Swift's daily impact on Vancouver may have exceeded 2010 Games, says industry figure

Taylor Swift's three-night run at BC Place, closing out the pop star's global Eras Tour, generated daily economic impact for Vancouver that could rival the 2010 Olympics and smashed data streaming records, industry figures say.

Dec 9, 2024 3:45 PM Read more >

State memorial for former B.C. premier Horgan open to the public, requires tickets

VICTORIA — Anyone wishing to attend the upcoming provincial state memorial service for former premier John Horgan is being asked to reserve free tickets.

Dec 9, 2024 3:03 PM Read more >

Taylor Swift ends her 'beloved Eras Tour' in Vancouver, after glittering global run

VANCOUVER — Is it over now? For Vancouver and Taylor Swift fans around the world basking in the afterglow of the final performance of the pop megastar's record-smashing Eras Tour, the answer is yes, it's over.

Dec 9, 2024 1:47 AM Read more >

Environment Canada issues more than a dozen weather warnings in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says freezing rain and flurries are set to hit parts of B.C. today, issuing more than a dozen weather warnings over heavy rain and snowfall at higher elevations.

Dec 7, 2024 11:40 AM Read more >

Time running out for orphaned Sooke bear cubs, says wildlife advocate

The cubs are facing multiple threats, including cougars, wolves, coyotes, dogs and cars — and as more time passes, starvation and freezing temperatures.

Dec 7, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Here's the latest on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Superstar Taylor Swift is in Vancouver tonight for the first of three shows on the final stop of her blockbuster Eras Tour. Here is the latest on the event: --- 11:15 p.m.

Dec 7, 2024 12:47 AM Read more >

B.C. minister wants new safety plan for Victoria schools, threatens board removal

VICTORIA — Greater Victoria's public schools should have a district-wide safety plan in place by the time classes resume in January or School District 61's board of education could be replaced, says Education Minister Lisa Beare, in a showdown over t

Dec 6, 2024 5:20 PM Read more >